am·u·let /ˈæmjələt/
護身符
Am·u·let n. An ornament, gem, or scroll, or a package containing a relic, etc., worn as a charm or preservative against evils or mischief, such as diseases and witchcraft, and generally inscribed with mystic forms or characters.
Note: [Also used figuratively.]
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amulet
n : a trinket or piece of jewelry thought to be a protection
against evil [syn: talisman]